We’re well beyond saying “This wine is pretty good, for a carmenère,” and with this incredible outing from Errazuriz, there is proof that the little grape that could can proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the globe’s noble grapes. Let this be the new edition of the carmenère textbook, with bright cherries, fresh herbs, dark chocolate and black pepper enveloping great minerality, brilliant acidity and perfectly integrated tannins. A stunner. Score: 91 Source: Kurtis Kolt, kurtiskolt.com

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